Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Vivo has brought a Horizon Lock video mode to the X300 Ultra as part of a software update. The feature was previously available on older vivo phones before it went missing in action for a few generations. The update also comes a couple of months after Samsung’s Galaxy S26 … Read More “Samsung copied Horizon Lock on Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the original creator has reclaimed it” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has regained its lead in the global smartphone market, according to tracking firm Omdia. Samsung was also the only Android brand in the top five to see yearly sales growth. HONOR wasn’t in the top five, but was the fastest-growing manufacturer in the top ten. Samsung surrendered its … Read More “Samsung retakes the lead in Q1, but there’s bad news for other Android brands” »
Pankil Shah / Android Authority After years of using Android, I decided to spend a full day with an iPhone to see if I was missing out on anything. We’ve all likely had that itch before, and I finally decided to act on it. I was already familiar with iPhones and the major differences between … Read More “A day with iPhone made me realize why Android users don’t switch” »
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR A trusted analyst has claimed that OpenAI is working with MediaTek and Qualcomm to create custom smartphone processors. These chips would be used in a rumored AI-focused smartphone. The chip specs might be finalized by late 2026 or early next year. OpenAI announced a deal with Broadcom last year … Read More “OpenAI may be planning a 2028 smartphone push with custom chips” »
Brady Snyder / Android Authority For a while, color options for flagship phones felt stale. The top iPhones and Android phones always seemed to be limited to neutral colors and muted pastels. If you wanted something bright or bold, you were out of luck. Now, the tide seems to be turning. We have a bright … Read More “I thought I wanted colorful Android phones until I dropped mine” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s mobile chief has apparently warned that the division could see a full year of losses. This comes amid a spike in RAM prices and other component price increases. This warning also follows a report last month that the division had entered Smartphone makers have been forced to raise … Read More “Despite Galaxy S26 sales success, Samsung mobile chief warns of major losses” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A prominent leaker asked the top five smartphone makers in China why we don’t see small phones with 6-inch displays. The companies reportedly felt that 6-inch screens weren’t great for displaying content, and that 6.5-inch displays were the most popular. The manufacturers also suggested that it was difficult to … Read More “Manufacturers want you to say goodbye to small phones once and for all” »
TL;DR Bigme has launched the HiBreak Dual smartphone, which it previously teased as a world-first dual-screen phone. The phone has a color E-Ink screen on the front and a tiny, circular LCD panel on the back. We expected the phone to offer a full-sized LCD screen on the back. E-Ink device manufacturer Bigme teased the … Read More “This world-first dual-screen phone just ruined my day” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Razr Ultra in Scarab It’s been a while since we’ve covered any Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 deals. This is because the $799.99 sale is now common. Today, the foldable flip phone is even cheaper at $699.99, though, dropping to a brand-new record-low price we haven’t seen before. Buy the Motorola … Read More “Motorola Razr Ultra drops to new record-low price, saving you $600!” »
